Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 19,054 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and St. Johnstone kick off!
3.48
0-0Callum Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.12
0-0Andy Dickov clumsily knocks into Craig Cleland. The referee calls over Andy Dickov and warns him to calm down! Craig Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.02
0-0Patricio Tapella passes the ball forward to Colin Mason. Colin Mason makes a probing pass to Craig Cleland. Craig Cleland shoots from distance but it flies wide!
10.55
Alec Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers lofts in a cross ball towards Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
12.35
0-0Richard Burley clumsily knocks into Colin Mason. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.45
1-0Richard Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers knocks in a cross ball towards Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.18
1-0Billy Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Niven. Alec Niven makes a probing pass to Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Davy Karnebeek.
21.41
Callum Caldwell makes a simple pass to Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.57
Ronnie Wright-Phillips makes a simple pass to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers lofts in a cross ball towards Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Davy Karnebeek easily picks it out of the air!
26.56
Andy Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Burley. Richard Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.18
Callum Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Cleland. Craig Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard White who gathers it comfortably.
34.43
Richard Burley makes a simple pass to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
36.23
Oliver Dehm chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Law. Callum Law takes it forward alone. Callum Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard White who gathers it comfortably.
38.05
2-0Oliver Dehm clumsily knocks into Ruud Bomers. Oliver Dehm is shown the yellow card! Ruud Bomers grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.55
Andy Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Niven. Alec Niven makes a probing pass to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John McNeill.
44.40
Richard Burley makes a probing pass to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers knocks in a cross ball towards Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Richard Mcallister sees a break and surges forward. Richard Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Cleland. Craig Cleland flicks the ball with his head. Richard White easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Greenock Morton get the second half underway!
47.49
Richard Mcallister threads the ball through to Craig Cleland. Craig Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.06
Andy Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Burley. Richard Burley decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Burley shoots from long range but it flies wide!
55.18
Callum Caldwell passes the ball forward to Craig Cleland. Craig Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.43
Patricio Tapella hacks Vernon Kissinger from behind! The referee calls over Patricio Tapella and shows him a yellow card! Vernon Kissinger grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.03
Ronnie Wright-Phillips chips the ball to his team mate, Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
67.09
Andy Dickov threads the ball through to Richard Burley. Richard Burley threads the ball through to Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.50
Kevin Law catches Craig Cleland on the ankles. The referee calls over Kevin Law and warns him to calm down! Craig Cleland stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.45
Richard Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Davy Karnebeek who gathers it comfortably.
84.11
Callum Law kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Cleland. Craig Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard White who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
32.5%
42.5%
25%
Scorers